inflammation
noun
in·flam·ma·tion
ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən 
Examples of inflammation in a Sentence
The drug is used to reduce inflammation.
inflammations of the throat and ears
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One study found that inhaling menthol extract reduced inflammation and swelling in the nasal passages and other allergy signs.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but with the right guidance and support, patients can cultivate strategies to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation and foster a fulfilling, active life despite their diagnosis.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
Buxton landed on the injured list twice last year, once with knee inflammation and once with hip inflammation, during an otherwise strong season.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
A day laborer with liver inflammation who works long hours in construction, often seven days a week, and who’s paid in cash.
—Lindsay Ryan, The Atlantic, 5 July 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but with the right guidance and support, patients can cultivate strategies to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation and foster a fulfilling, active life despite their diagnosis.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
Buxton landed on the injured list twice last year, once with knee inflammation and once with hip inflammation, during an otherwise strong season.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
A day laborer with liver inflammation who works long hours in construction, often seven days a week, and who’s paid in cash.
—Lindsay Ryan, The Atlantic, 5 July 2025
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflammation. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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inflammation
noun
in·flam·ma·tion
ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən
1
: the act of inflaming : the state of being inflamed
2
: a bodily response to injury in which heat, redness, pain, swelling, and more than the usual amount of blood are present in the area affected
Medical Definition
inflammation
noun
in·flam·ma·tion
ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən
: a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, pain, swelling, and often loss of function and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue
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